Quality Engineer 3

Company: Kontron America Inc
Location: San Diego
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Description:Kontron is a global leader in IoT/Embedded Computing Technology (ECT). Kontron offers individual solutions in the areas of Internet of Things (IoT) and Industry 4.0 through a combined portfolio of hardware, software and services. With its standard and customized products based on highly reliable state-of-the-art technologies, Kontron provides secure and connected applications for a wide variety of industries. As a result, customers benefit from accelerated time-to-market, lower total cost of ownership, extended product lifecycles and the best fully integrated applications.In addition to being an established global presence with opportunities for growth, Kontron encourages communication through all levels of the organization to ensure a common direction and allow our employees to make informed decisions. Our culture has been created by the people who work here, making Kontron a fast-paced, friendly, and enjoyable workplace with competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a flexible-shift 9/80 work (eligibility determined by department) which gives employees every other Friday off. We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional as a Quality Engineer 3 to join our Kontron Family! Responsible for providing the quality assurance support necessary to ensure that purchased parts and manufactured goods conform to company standards for design, procurement, manufacture and reliability.

• Monitor key suppliers and key customers quality performance on regular basis
• Develop on-going Quality monitoring reports and quality key performance indicators.
• Perform root-cause analysis (8D) of failures using troubleshooting techniques and the ability to recommend appropriate and effective solutions.
• Performs First Article Inspection (FAI) on PCBAs, pre-fab parts, sheet metal parts, Systems, etc. following workmanship standards/procedures and company spec/guidelines.
• Audits manufactured goods conformance to pertinent Engineering & Manufacturing Standards.
• Perform supplier audit of products, procedures, practices and processes for conformity to existing configuration control documentation.
• Participate in New Product Introduction (NPI) meetings providing inputs on quality related items.Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; 5-10 years related experience and/or training in quality; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Good knowledge and experience in PCBA manufacturing is preferred.
  • Communicate effectively throughout different levels within the organization. (Internal and external customers.)
  • Excellent Verbal Communication and Interpersonal skills
  • Possesses a Strong Analytical Aptitude
  • Attention to Detail - must be detail oriented.
  • Mathematically Inclined
  • Technical skills
  • Team Player in a fast pace environment
  • Microsoft Office (expert in Excel-creating pivot tables/functions/macro
  • Ability to develop reliability reports such as Gage R&R, Cpk, Ppk, FMEA, FPY, Control Plans, etc. is a plus
  • Ability to review an analyze PFMEA, DFM, DFT, DFA.
  • Ability to develop Quality Plans setting expectations during early stages of customer relationships.
  • Ability to use measurement & inspection tools and equipment such as Flukes, Calipers, Granite Table, Micrometers, Thread Gauges, Pin Gauges, etc.
  • Knowledge of IPC-A-610 & IPC-WHMA-620. ICS Certification is a plus.
  • Knowledge of AS9100 and AS9102 FAIR is a plus
  • Six Sigma & Lean Manufacturing a plusKontron is looking for an honorable, professional, ethical, team player to work in a team environment who wants to be a contributor to the success of the organization. Feel up to the challenge? If this is you click Apply now!Requirements:
    
    
    
    Compensation details: 85000-95000 Yearly Salary
    
    
    
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